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Train with cargo ignites on unattached tracks

A freight train's locomotive caught fire on an open track near Hirschberg an der Bergstraße (Rhine-Neckar district), police confirmed on Wednesday. The pantograph was identified as the source of the blaze. Firefighters successfully put out the flames in the evening, but the train had to be...

View from a moving train onto the tracks.
View from a moving train onto the tracks.

The Rhine-Neckar region is a district in Germany. - Train with cargo ignites on unattached tracks

The police were unsure what started the blaze. Thankfully, nobody got hurt during the fire. The railway was closed for around six hours on a Tuesday night, leading to disruptions in train schedules. The exact amount of damage couldn't be determined at first.

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The incident involved a freight train that ignited on unattached tracks in Baden-Württemberg, attracting the attention of the local police. Due to the traffic disruptions caused by the fire, the Rhine-Neckar district's police had to direct vehicles around the area. Fortunately, the fire department managed to put out the fires, averting any major damage to the Hirschberg region. Despite the quick response, the aftermath resulted in long delays in the train schedules.

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